The Texas Senate has approved two bills that fail to address the state role in making college affordable for Texas students. While capping tuition may
The House Committee on Appropriations approved its budget proposal on March 29, and a floor vote by the full House is set for April 6.
Stay tuned over the next several days for more analysis and reaction to Texas Senate and House budget proposals and revisions. Today the Senate Finance Committee
As Texans, we pride ourselves on working hard and being self-sufficient. But too few workers are able to earn enough to support themselves and their
Like many Texas parents, I’ve got that end-of-summer-vacation buzz – I’m ready for those school bells to ring! As kids head back to school and
As the 84th Texas Legislative Session begins, I feel energized, prepared and optimistic. Really! Yes, the every-other-year legislative session can be divisive and nerve-racking. But
Now that Election Day has passed, one of the most important decisions we can make is about which health-insurance plan to select for ourselves and
By Jeanie Donovan It’s been a busy couple months at the Texas Capitol and a handful of bills related to SNAP (formerly food stamps) have
